We conducted intensive surveys and inventories for amphibians and reptiles on three Wildlife Management Areas (Packsaddle, Atoka, and Cookson) and supplemental surveys on two other WMAs (Sandy Sanders and Pushmataha) where the Oklahoma Department...

Overview Since 1986, the District Attorneys Council (DAC) has served as the state administering agency for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The DAC utilizes a board that provides general oversight for the JAG...

Oklahoma now ranks #1 for abuse of prescription pain killers and other opiates. More Oklahomans now die from prescription drug overdose than car accidents yet car accidents involving prescription drug use kill a significant number of Oklahomans....

Second Revised Meeting Notice 2012-10-01; Decrease in Pavement Life as a result of Overweight Trucks [graph]; Decrease in bridge fatigue life vs. gross weight increase [graph]; ODOT use of consulting engineers / David Streb, Director of...

The following historic context presents historical background on the impact of the New Deal programs on Oklahoma’s transportation network during the period 1933 to 1945. Historical themes considered include New Deal programs, from both the national...

Over the last couple of years, I have become aware that here in Oklahoma we tend to be slow adopters (or non-adopters!) of emerging healthcare technologies. Given our consistently poor health status, which in part is due to access issues, it seems...

When asked about smoking rules inside their first grader’s home, nearly 9 out of 10 parents/guardians responded that no one is allowed to smoke anywhere inside the home. Fewer than 2% allowed smoking anywhere inside the home

The following document represents the annual Oklahoma Hospital Report which provides a summary of nationally standardized, hospital-specific quality indicators. This report fulfills a requirement of the Hospital Advisory Council set forth by the...

On behalf of the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board, also designated as the State Early Childhood Advisory Council, I am pleased to present our Annual Report for FY2011. This year’s report includes recommendations from the Board to...

At your request we have completed an actuarial valuation of the Uniform Retirement System For Justices & Judges (URSJJ) as of...for the purpose of determining the actuarial contribution rate for the fiscal year ending...and calculating and...

We will publish this newsletter each month to deliver business and economic news relevant to our state.; We will also provide analysis and commentary on various policy issues as well as a comprehensive look at Oklahoma revenue reports.

The District Attorney’s Council (DAC) is the state administering agency for the S.T.O.P. Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) funding in Oklahoma. The DAC contributes to the safety of women in Oklahoma - especially underserved rural women - by funding...

The oil and natural gas industry continues to be Oklahoma's defining industry. The oil and natural gas sector drives important spillover activity in the manufacturing and business services sectors while providing the economic foundation upon which...

The 2012 Oklahoma Civic Health Index focuses on civic skills and voter education. It explores a broad set of indicators of civic participation across the state, and relative to national trends. This report allows us to take a look at areas in which...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This document broadly describes community development, housing, and homeless needs in the State of Oklahoma and the goals, strategies, and resources to be used to address those needs. It also includes related information on past...

Record $306.8 Million Rainy Day Fund Deposit Set -- Sales Tax Collections Climb 13.1 Percent in June; OKLAHOMA CITY – Sales tax revenue climbed by 13.1 percent in June over the previous year as Oklahoma closed out Fiscal Year 2012 collections to...

GRANT TITLE: JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG); OVERVIEW: The purpose of the JAG Program is to improve the criminal justice system with specific emphasis on drug-related and violent crimes. The JAG Program provides Oklahoma with the flexibility to...

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Oklahoma State University Center for Innovation and Economic Development, Inc., (“CIED”), which comprise the statements of net position as of June 30, 2013 and 2012, and the related...

Applied Economics has been retained on behalf of the Oklahoma Capital Investment Board (OCIB or Board) to prepare an updated economic impact statement of their venture investment and capital access programs on the State of Oklahoma from 1992...

In this report are submitted the results of the annual valuation of the assets and liabilities of the State of Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), prepared as of July 1, 2013.; The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of...

In this report are submitted the results of the annual valuation of the assets and liabilities of the Uniform Retirement System for Justices and Judges (URSJJ), prepared as of July 1, 2013.; The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of the...

The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) is the state agency designated to administer Title IV-B and Title IV-E programs, the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP), and the Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) program, as well...

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of the people of the State of Oklahoma,
consisting of a population of approximately 3,791,508 according to the 2011 estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau....

Adopted by the Intermodal Policy Committee and endorsed by the Board of Directors of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments on April 28, 2011; Approved in April 2011, Encompass 2035 is the comprehensive, long-range transportation plan for...

From 2007-2010, the IMR in Oklahoma has decreased from 8.5 to 7.6.; 9 of the 12 measures showed improvement in 2011 except the prenatal care measures. First trimester prenatal care decreased as did the percent of mothers receiving adequate prenatal...

Title 74, Section 840-2.1(A) of the Oklahoma Statutes requires all agencies, boards, commissions, departments, and offices of each branch of state government to prepare an annual Affirmative Action Plan (AAP). A copy of the agency's written plan...

Empowering Oklahoma; Our Mission. To regular, enforce laws and supervise activities associated with the exploration and production of oil and gas, the storage and dispensing of petroleum-based fuels, the establishment of rates and services of...

The annual report on student assessment in the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education is presented as required by the State Regents' policy on 'Assessment.' Reports submitted by each institution are provided as an overview of the academic year...

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